Award-Winning Representation

Nearly everyone faces a legal concern at some point in their lives. It may be a divorce, a child custody or support dispute, debt problems or an issue with the probate of a loved one's estate. Unfortunately, many law firms make legal issues more stressful and expensive than they need to be. At The Mathews Group, LC, our lawyers are dedicated to the idea that superior legal representation should be client-driven and affordable to the average person. From our office in Leawood, KS, we serve clients throughout the Kansas City metro area in Kansas and Missouri.

What We Can Do For You

We provide legal services in many of the legal areas that families need, including:

Divorce

When a marriage ends legally in Missouri, it is called a dissolution. In Kansas, it is simply a divorce. In either case, you are informing the state that your marriage is over. It's important to keep in mind that lawyers and courts don't end marriages.

Legal Separation

Some people want to live apart from their spouse, but do not want to get divorced. In Kansas and Missouri, you and your spouse can agree to a legal separation. Legal separation is similar to a divorce, except you and your spouse will remain married.

Annulment

There are times when it is legally appropriate to obtain an annulment instead of a divorce. When you obtain an annulment, the marriage contract is void retroactive to the date of your marriage. It's as if the marriage never took place.

Child Custody

When it comes to determining custody of your children, the court unfortunately does not care about what is best for you. The court's only concern is the best interests of your children. Our job as attorneys representing you in a child custody dispute is to ensure that your goal is expressed in those terms.

Child Support & Alimony

Child support and spousal support are significant financial issues, both for the person who receives support and for the person who is required to pay. While support obligations are determined by state or county guidelines, it often takes a lawyer's help to ensure that these payments are fair and accurate.

Paternity

Paternity is a legal action for determining the father of a child born outside of marriage. Traditionally, paternity cases have typically been filed by unmarried mothers seeking child support from the father. Today, many fathers also file paternity actions to obtain visitation after the mom has cut off contact with the children.

Grandparents' Rights

One of the most painful experiences grandparents can go through is being cut off from seeing their grandchildren. These situations can happen following a divorce, the death or incarceration of a child, or other circumstances.

Military Divorce

Domestic Violence

It's not unusual for domestic violence to be an issue in divorce. In some cases, spousal abuse is the reason for the divorce and the victim needs protection. This is the reason we have protective or restraining orders in Kansas and Missouri: to protect innocent people. Unfortunately, protective orders are sometimes used wrongly to gain the upper hand in a divorce or child custody proceeding.

Parental Rights Termination

At The Mathews Group, LC, our lawyers provide compassionate assistance for clients who are seeking to terminate a biological parent's rights. This action may be appropriate in cases where the biological parent is no longer a part of the child's life. Termination of parental rights can clear the way for the child's adoption by a loving stepparent or relative.

Adoption

Stepparent, relative and second-parent adoptions are increasingly common in situations where a biological parent is not in the picture. In these cases, adoption often gives legal standing to a parent-child relationship that already exists.

Estate Planning

A simple will is usually not so simple for your beneficiaries, who may face a long and costly probate proceeding simply to receive the property you wanted them to have. A comprehensive estate plan that includes a living trust and pour-over will can help you avoid probate.

Probate Litigation

The consequences of poor estate planning can be very high. When beneficiaries are left to deal with a last will and testament that is unclear or poorly drafted, it often takes a lawyer's help to protect their interests.

How Can We Help You Today?

At The Mathews Group, LC, our lawyers help families create estate plans. For a no-cost consultation, call 913-660-0664 or complete the simple contact form on this website. From our law office in Leawood, KS, we represent clients throughout the Kansas City metro area in Kansas and Missouri. You will never be charged for your initial consultation with a Kansas City estate planning attorney at our firm. To schedule a consultation, call 913-660-0664 or complete our contact form.